445th Airlift Wing welcomes new wing commander

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The 445th Airlift Wing held an assumption of command ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. The wing welcomed  its new wing commander, Col. Douglas Perry, Jr. Prior to his arrival to the wing, Colonel Perry served as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, served as the presiding officer.

Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, passes the guidon to Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., incoming 445th Airlift Wing commander, during the wing’s assumption of command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Prior to his arrival to the 445th AW, Colonel Perry served as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Jackson)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, passes the guidon to Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., incoming 445th Airlift Wing commander, during the wing’s assumption of command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Prior to his arrival to the 445th AW, Colonel Perry served as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Jackson)

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445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen stand in formation during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen stand in formation during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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A member of the Air Force Band of Flight sings the National Anthem as the 445th Airlift Wing Honor Guard stands at attention after presenting the Colors during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024.  Col. Perry assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Jackson)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

A member of the Air Force Band of Flight sings the National Anthem as the 445th Airlift Wing Honor Guard stands at attention after presenting the Colors during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Perry assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Jackson)

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445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen stand in formation during as the C-17 Globemaster III provides the perfect backdrop during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen stand in formation during as the C-17 Globemaster III provides the perfect backdrop during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, provides opening remarks as the presiding officer during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, provides opening remarks as the presiding officer during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen salute during the singing of the National Anthem conducted during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen salute during the singing of the National Anthem conducted during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, and Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., incoming 445th Airlift Wing commander, stand at attention as members of the 445th Airlift Wing Honor Guard present the Colors during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024.  Col. Perry assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, and Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., incoming 445th Airlift Wing commander, stand at attention as members of the 445th Airlift Wing Honor Guard present the Colors during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Perry assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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The Air Force Band of Flight performed musical honors, the National Anthem and the Air Force Song during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

The Air Force Band of Flight performed musical honors, the National Anthem and the Air Force Song during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, passes the guidon to Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., incoming 445th Airlift Wing commander, during the wing’s assumption of command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Prior to his arrival to the 445th AW, Colonel Perry served as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Jackson)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, passes the guidon to Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., incoming 445th Airlift Wing commander, during the wing’s assumption of command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Prior to his arrival to the 445th AW, Colonel Perry served as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Jackson)

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445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen stand in formation during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen stand in formation during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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A member of the Air Force Band of Flight sings the National Anthem as the 445th Airlift Wing Honor Guard stands at attention after presenting the Colors during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024.  Col. Perry assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Jackson)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

A member of the Air Force Band of Flight sings the National Anthem as the 445th Airlift Wing Honor Guard stands at attention after presenting the Colors during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Perry assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Jackson)

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445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen stand in formation during as the C-17 Globemaster III provides the perfect backdrop during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen stand in formation during as the C-17 Globemaster III provides the perfect backdrop during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, provides opening remarks as the presiding officer during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, provides opening remarks as the presiding officer during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen salute during the singing of the National Anthem conducted during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen salute during the singing of the National Anthem conducted during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, and Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., incoming 445th Airlift Wing commander, stand at attention as members of the 445th Airlift Wing Honor Guard present the Colors during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024.  Col. Perry assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, and Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., incoming 445th Airlift Wing commander, stand at attention as members of the 445th Airlift Wing Honor Guard present the Colors during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Perry assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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The Air Force Band of Flight performed musical honors, the National Anthem and the Air Force Song during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

The Air Force Band of Flight performed musical honors, the National Anthem and the Air Force Song during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, passes the guidon to Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., incoming 445th Airlift Wing commander, during the wing’s assumption of command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Prior to his arrival to the 445th AW, Colonel Perry served as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Jackson)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, passes the guidon to Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., incoming 445th Airlift Wing commander, during the wing’s assumption of command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Prior to his arrival to the 445th AW, Colonel Perry served as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Jackson)

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445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen stand in formation during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen stand in formation during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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A member of the Air Force Band of Flight sings the National Anthem as the 445th Airlift Wing Honor Guard stands at attention after presenting the Colors during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024.  Col. Perry assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Jackson)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

A member of the Air Force Band of Flight sings the National Anthem as the 445th Airlift Wing Honor Guard stands at attention after presenting the Colors during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Perry assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Jackson)

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445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen stand in formation during as the C-17 Globemaster III provides the perfect backdrop during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen stand in formation during as the C-17 Globemaster III provides the perfect backdrop during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, provides opening remarks as the presiding officer during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, provides opening remarks as the presiding officer during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen salute during the singing of the National Anthem conducted during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen salute during the singing of the National Anthem conducted during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, and Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., incoming 445th Airlift Wing commander, stand at attention as members of the 445th Airlift Wing Honor Guard present the Colors during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024.  Col. Perry assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, and Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., incoming 445th Airlift Wing commander, stand at attention as members of the 445th Airlift Wing Honor Guard present the Colors during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Perry assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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The Air Force Band of Flight performed musical honors, the National Anthem and the Air Force Song during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

The Air Force Band of Flight performed musical honors, the National Anthem and the Air Force Song during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, passes the guidon to Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., incoming 445th Airlift Wing commander, during the wing’s assumption of command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Prior to his arrival to the 445th AW, Colonel Perry served as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Jackson)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, passes the guidon to Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., incoming 445th Airlift Wing commander, during the wing’s assumption of command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Prior to his arrival to the 445th AW, Colonel Perry served as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Jackson)

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445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen stand in formation during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen stand in formation during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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A member of the Air Force Band of Flight sings the National Anthem as the 445th Airlift Wing Honor Guard stands at attention after presenting the Colors during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024.  Col. Perry assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Jackson)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

A member of the Air Force Band of Flight sings the National Anthem as the 445th Airlift Wing Honor Guard stands at attention after presenting the Colors during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Perry assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Jackson)

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445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen stand in formation during as the C-17 Globemaster III provides the perfect backdrop during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen stand in formation during as the C-17 Globemaster III provides the perfect backdrop during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, provides opening remarks as the presiding officer during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, provides opening remarks as the presiding officer during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen salute during the singing of the National Anthem conducted during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen salute during the singing of the National Anthem conducted during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, and Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., incoming 445th Airlift Wing commander, stand at attention as members of the 445th Airlift Wing Honor Guard present the Colors during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024.  Col. Perry assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, and Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., incoming 445th Airlift Wing commander, stand at attention as members of the 445th Airlift Wing Honor Guard present the Colors during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Perry assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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The Air Force Band of Flight performed musical honors, the National Anthem and the Air Force Song during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

The Air Force Band of Flight performed musical honors, the National Anthem and the Air Force Song during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, passes the guidon to Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., incoming 445th Airlift Wing commander, during the wing’s assumption of command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Prior to his arrival to the 445th AW, Colonel Perry served as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Jackson)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, passes the guidon to Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., incoming 445th Airlift Wing commander, during the wing’s assumption of command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Prior to his arrival to the 445th AW, Colonel Perry served as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Jackson)

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445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen stand in formation during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen stand in formation during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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A member of the Air Force Band of Flight sings the National Anthem as the 445th Airlift Wing Honor Guard stands at attention after presenting the Colors during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024.  Col. Perry assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Jackson)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

A member of the Air Force Band of Flight sings the National Anthem as the 445th Airlift Wing Honor Guard stands at attention after presenting the Colors during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Perry assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Jackson)

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445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen stand in formation during as the C-17 Globemaster III provides the perfect backdrop during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen stand in formation during as the C-17 Globemaster III provides the perfect backdrop during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, provides opening remarks as the presiding officer during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, provides opening remarks as the presiding officer during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen salute during the singing of the National Anthem conducted during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen salute during the singing of the National Anthem conducted during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, and Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., incoming 445th Airlift Wing commander, stand at attention as members of the 445th Airlift Wing Honor Guard present the Colors during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024.  Col. Perry assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, and Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., incoming 445th Airlift Wing commander, stand at attention as members of the 445th Airlift Wing Honor Guard present the Colors during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Perry assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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The Air Force Band of Flight performed musical honors, the National Anthem and the Air Force Song during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

The Air Force Band of Flight performed musical honors, the National Anthem and the Air Force Song during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, passes the guidon to Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., incoming 445th Airlift Wing commander, during the wing’s assumption of command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Prior to his arrival to the 445th AW, Colonel Perry served as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Jackson)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, passes the guidon to Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., incoming 445th Airlift Wing commander, during the wing’s assumption of command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Prior to his arrival to the 445th AW, Colonel Perry served as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Jackson)

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445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen stand in formation during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen stand in formation during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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A member of the Air Force Band of Flight sings the National Anthem as the 445th Airlift Wing Honor Guard stands at attention after presenting the Colors during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024.  Col. Perry assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Jackson)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

A member of the Air Force Band of Flight sings the National Anthem as the 445th Airlift Wing Honor Guard stands at attention after presenting the Colors during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Perry assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Jackson)

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445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen stand in formation during as the C-17 Globemaster III provides the perfect backdrop during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen stand in formation during as the C-17 Globemaster III provides the perfect backdrop during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, provides opening remarks as the presiding officer during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, provides opening remarks as the presiding officer during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen salute during the singing of the National Anthem conducted during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen salute during the singing of the National Anthem conducted during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, and Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., incoming 445th Airlift Wing commander, stand at attention as members of the 445th Airlift Wing Honor Guard present the Colors during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024.  Col. Perry assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, and Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., incoming 445th Airlift Wing commander, stand at attention as members of the 445th Airlift Wing Honor Guard present the Colors during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Perry assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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The Air Force Band of Flight performed musical honors, the National Anthem and the Air Force Song during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

The Air Force Band of Flight performed musical honors, the National Anthem and the Air Force Song during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, passes the guidon to Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., incoming 445th Airlift Wing commander, during the wing’s assumption of command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Prior to his arrival to the 445th AW, Colonel Perry served as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Jackson)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, passes the guidon to Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., incoming 445th Airlift Wing commander, during the wing’s assumption of command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Prior to his arrival to the 445th AW, Colonel Perry served as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Jackson)

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445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen stand in formation during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen stand in formation during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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A member of the Air Force Band of Flight sings the National Anthem as the 445th Airlift Wing Honor Guard stands at attention after presenting the Colors during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024.  Col. Perry assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Jackson)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

A member of the Air Force Band of Flight sings the National Anthem as the 445th Airlift Wing Honor Guard stands at attention after presenting the Colors during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Perry assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Jackson)

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445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen stand in formation during as the C-17 Globemaster III provides the perfect backdrop during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen stand in formation during as the C-17 Globemaster III provides the perfect backdrop during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, provides opening remarks as the presiding officer during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, provides opening remarks as the presiding officer during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen salute during the singing of the National Anthem conducted during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen salute during the singing of the National Anthem conducted during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, and Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., incoming 445th Airlift Wing commander, stand at attention as members of the 445th Airlift Wing Honor Guard present the Colors during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024.  Col. Perry assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, and Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., incoming 445th Airlift Wing commander, stand at attention as members of the 445th Airlift Wing Honor Guard present the Colors during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Perry assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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The Air Force Band of Flight performed musical honors, the National Anthem and the Air Force Song during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

The Air Force Band of Flight performed musical honors, the National Anthem and the Air Force Song during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, passes the guidon to Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., incoming 445th Airlift Wing commander, during the wing’s assumption of command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Prior to his arrival to the 445th AW, Colonel Perry served as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Jackson)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, passes the guidon to Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., incoming 445th Airlift Wing commander, during the wing’s assumption of command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Prior to his arrival to the 445th AW, Colonel Perry served as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Jackson)

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445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen stand in formation during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen stand in formation during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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A member of the Air Force Band of Flight sings the National Anthem as the 445th Airlift Wing Honor Guard stands at attention after presenting the Colors during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024.  Col. Perry assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Jackson)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

A member of the Air Force Band of Flight sings the National Anthem as the 445th Airlift Wing Honor Guard stands at attention after presenting the Colors during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Perry assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Jackson)

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445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen stand in formation during as the C-17 Globemaster III provides the perfect backdrop during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen stand in formation during as the C-17 Globemaster III provides the perfect backdrop during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, provides opening remarks as the presiding officer during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, provides opening remarks as the presiding officer during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen salute during the singing of the National Anthem conducted during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

445th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen salute during the singing of the National Anthem conducted during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command Ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, and Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., incoming 445th Airlift Wing commander, stand at attention as members of the 445th Airlift Wing Honor Guard present the Colors during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024.  Col. Perry assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, and Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., incoming 445th Airlift Wing commander, stand at attention as members of the 445th Airlift Wing Honor Guard present the Colors during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio June 1, 2024. Col. Perry assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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The Air Force Band of Flight performed musical honors, the National Anthem and the Air Force Song during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

445th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

The Air Force Band of Flight performed musical honors, the National Anthem and the Air Force Song during the 445th Airlift Wing Assumption of Command ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. June 1, 2024. Col. Douglas Perry, Jr., assumed command of the wing after serving as the commander of the 434th Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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